A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3439344 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3440724 epoch_slot_no: 6324 block_no: 3439183 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1007 time: 2019-11-29 08:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf54474799e106850fcb96f1600f2338b2a758f4f97e996e8d7b64be224c6e21aBlock Operator
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